EPISODE 108
The Importance of a GM’s First 90 Days
Episode 108
Join Derek and Tucker as they explore why the first 90 days of a GM’s tenure matter more than most boards realize—and why rushing to “get back to normal” wastes their prime strategic reset.
EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION
If that person’s the right person, they’re gonna take this 90 days and show you all of the amazing things that this club can do.
Tucker You never have a second opportunity to make a first impression. And while the club, I’m sure, and the board or the committee who’s hired the new GM, I’m sure they’re on their best behavior.
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